How Chinese rare-earth mining threatens the Mekong River DW 09/17/2025
Unregulated rare-earth mining in Myanmar is contaminating Mekong tributaries with arsenic and other toxic metals, threatening regional water, agriculture and human health.
Alarming map exposes deadly arsenic in drinking water across US states
The map created by scientists at Columbia University displayed alarming hotspots for arsenic contamination, significantly exceeding the World Health Organization's guideline, with levels posing serious health risks.